Bath House
Bath House has transformed a historically significant city centre block with new homes for rent in the heart of Birmingham’s Southside quarter—an area famed for its vibrant and diverse community.
Rooted in place
Today, Southside is a distinctive city neighbourhood—defined by its mix of Chinatown, the Gay Village, and a night-time economy that supports thousands of local jobs. As the city centre expands, the area continues to evolve, shaped by investment in its public realm and neighbouring regeneration sites, including Smithfield and the Rea Valley Growth Zone.
Kent Street defines the western edge of Southside and lies close to the medieval origins of Birmingham. The site was once that of a Victorian bathhouse, which transitioned in use and appearance to its final guise as an Art Deco office building, unoccupied and dormant since the early 2000s.
Re-defining a city block
Bath House is a new anchor within Southside—a confident, characterful development that draws inspiration from the area’s industrial past and architectural heritage. Arranged around a central courtyard garden, five principal buildings range in height from seven to 19 storeys.
The façades use an innovative brick-slip system, blending warm tones and textures that respond to the local vernacular. Two taller marker buildings frame the key corners, strengthening the urban grain and reinforcing key vistas through the site.
Ground-floor commercial units and active frontages bring life to the street, contributing to the area’s regeneration and ensuring a sense of openness and permeability throughout the block. The mix of residential and amenity spaces supports a diverse and well-connected community.
Community-led
At the centre of the scheme, a circular timber pavilion offers a communal space for residents, with delicately spaced timber fins creating layered views through the courtyard.
A suite of co-living amenities supports modern, flexible lifestyles, including co-working spaces, quiet zones and meeting rooms, as well as leisure and social spaces. Interior design choices draw from the site’s legacy with a contemporary palette softened by natural materials and tactile detailing that nod to its former life as a public bathhouse.
Sustainability is embedded throughout—from green roofs and low-carbon materials to generous cycle storage and infrastructure that supports active travel.
A district reimagined
Bath House forms part of our wider contribution to the transformation of Southside, alongside Bromsgrove Street, Southside, and Sherlock Quarter. Each of these projects supports Birmingham’s ambition for inclusive, high-density living—helping to unlock new connections, celebrate local identity, and shape the city’s next generation of neighbourhoods.
| Client | Edmond De Rothschild | |||
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| Location | Birmingham | |||
| Size | 1 hectare | |||
| Status | Completed 2025 | |||
| Homes | 406 build-to-rent apartments | |||
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